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Engineering Graphics Technician, Certificate

Applications to this program are currently closed. The Winter 2025 intake has been cancelled. 

Job ready in as little as eight months! The Engineering Graphics Technician certificate can prepare you for a career as an Engineering Graphics Technician setting you up for entry into a high-tech industry.

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Program at a glance

Credential

Certificate

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

No

Length

1 year

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Visualize a career in engineering graphics

The Engineering Graphics Technician (EGT) program is ideal for those with an interest in engineering/architectural visualization, an aptitude for computer aided design, or who have a foreign credential in engineering /architecture and are looking to enter the Canadian job market.

Want more information?

Contact Ross Lyle, Chair of Mechanical Engineering
lyle@camosun.ca
250-370-4511

Overview

The eight-month long Engineering Graphics Technician programstarts in Januaryat the Interurban campus.

This program includes a special emphasis on2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting. You’ll start with two terms on campus (14 weeks and 7 weeks), followed by a final, two month internship work placement.

Hands-on Learning

You’ll develop your design visualization skills, includingstill image rendering and engineering animation, with our hands-on program.

You’ll be provided with an introduction to design and documentation standards used within several industry sectors, along with an introduction to typical engineering office software.

After Graduation

Technology-based firms and organizations are eager for employees withexpertise in technical knowledge of engineering graphics.

As an Engineering Graphics Technician graduate, you’ll bequalified to seek employment opportunities in a wide variety of industries, including but not limited to: engineering offices, architectural offices and hi-technology companies that require the use of technical publishing, 2D and 3D drafting and 3D visualization skills.

Further opportunities

As a graduate of the Engineering Graphics Technician program, you'll have the option tocontinue your educationin theMechanical Engineering Technology,Civil Engineering Technology, orInformation and Computer Systems Technologyprograms, with some of the courses you've already completed counting as credits.

What you'll learn

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Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.

Program outline

2D and 3D modelling, drawing and documentation

You’ll develop a foundation in residential and commercial building drawings as well as mechanical drafting. You’ll get a working knowledge of CAD and other graphics-based software applications used within engineering, architecture and the high-tech sector.

What to expect

Throughout this rigorous program, you’ll spend from 26 to 29 hours a week in class, and each day you can expect three to four hours of homework. In return, you will develop a working knowledge of the graphics-based software applications used within engineering and architecture.

Term 1 (14 Weeks)

In your first term, you’ll update your computer skills, hone your technical writing and publishing skills, be introduced to residential building methods using 3D modelling software and learn the fundamentals of drawing for machines, using 3D modelling tools. You’ll also choose between mechanical manufacturing or building systems for your area of interest.

Term 2 (7 Weeks)

In this short half-semester term, you’ll learn about design visualization using the latest 3D tools including Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR). You’ll learn about commercial construction methods, work on individual and group projects to develop your CAD skills and further develop your understanding of technical specifications.

Optional internship (7 Weeks)

For your remaining seven weeks, you will have the option of participating in a seven-week internship. ߴý will work with you to find a placement. During this paid or unpaid work experience you will apply the skills you’ve obtained throughout the program.

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program.

Engineering Graphics Technician, Certificate

$3,690 (domestic)
$15,258 (international)

Engineering Graphics Technician, Certificate, Internship designation

$4,148 (domestic)
$16,950 (international)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards

Admission requirements

One of:

  • C in English 12
  • C in English 12 ߴý Alternative

And one of:

  • C in Pre-calculus 11or Principles of Math 11
  • C inMATH 073
  • C in MATH 077
  • C inMATH 139

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...

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Contact us

If you have admissions questions contact us today!

If you have questions about what you can expect to learn in your technology classes contactlyle@camosun.ca.

Faculty/staff profile

 Ross Lyle

Ross Lyle

Chair, Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Dept.

lyle@camosun.ca
250–370–4511

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Benj Birch

Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Dept.

birchb@camosun.ca
250-370-4011

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Steve Ferguson

Steve Ferguson

Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Dept.

fergusons@camosun.ca
250–370–4508
Technologies Centre

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Imtehaze Heerah

Imtehaze Heerah

Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Dept.

heerah@camosun.ca
250-370-4510
Technologies Centre

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Len K. Mar

Len K. Mar

Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Dept.

marlk@camosun.ca
250-370-4520

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Pat Nicholson

Lab Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Dept.

nicholsonp@camosun.ca
250-370-4976
Technologies Centre

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Russ Rook

Russ Rook

Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Dept.

rook@camosun.ca
250-370-4515

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Salah Elfurjani

Salah Elfurjani

Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Dept.

elfurjanis@camosun.ca
250-370-3864
Technologies Centre

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Scott Li

Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Dept.

lis2@camosun.ca
250-370-4459
Technologies Centre

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Learn more

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the academic calendar.

Contact information

Mechanical Engineering Technology department

Campus location

Technologies building (TEC) 169

Location link

Interurban campus

250-370-4511

lyle@camosun.ca


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